Skip
lives in Westminster, Maryland. He and his wife have three
children and nine grandchildren. On his own time he enjoys running,
reading, and grandchildren.

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Fennell Named First Recipient of Endowed Bowlsbey Chair
The first recipient of the endowed Bowlsbey Chair is Dr. Francis (Skip) Fennell, professor of education and coordinator of the graduate-level program in elementary education. McDaniel College President Joan Develin Coley announced the $1.5-million gift to endow the Bowlsbey Chair Friday, April 16, 2010 at the College's annual dinner for trustees and faculty.

The selection of Dr. Fennell as the first recipient of the Bowlsbey Chair completes a defining era of education at the liberal arts college. "My husband, Stan, both recruited and hired Skip as the first elementary coordinator in 1976, and he embodies Stan's unwaverying dedication to excellence in leadership, teaching and service," said JoAnn Bowlsbey.

Dr. Fennell is a Professor of Mathematics
Education at McDaniel
College in Westminster, Maryland.

"It is important that teachers know and care.
Know about what they teach (content) and care very
deeply about that knowledge and the children they
are teaching (pedagogy). This content and pedagogical
knowledge must be continually and consistently nurtured
and strengthened throughout one's career."